Medical Alarms

Prevention and precaution are important in keeping yourself safe before the need to use your medical alarm arises. Here are some safety tips as a standard guidline.

Make sure you keep emergency numbers in large print near each telephone in your house.
Make sure there is a phone easily accessible from the floor in case you fall down and can’t get up.
Always keep your mobile medical alarm with you.

There are a number of questions you should ask before purchasing a medical alarm to ensure you end up with the right one for your requirements. Depending on what you need they can differ drastically in terms of price, service and how they work.

When deciding on which medical alarm to purchase, take a look at the company that is offering the product and what services they provide. How reliable is the equipment? Is there 24 hour assistance? How quickly will they respond?

You’ll also want to ask if the console has a rechargeable battery and whether the console is attached to your existing phone line. Also check what happens if the phone is busy during an emergency. Is the wireless transmitter waterproof and can you wear it in the bath or shower? What is the distance between the transmitter and the console before the signal drops out? Are there any additional costs, including any monthly service charges, setup or termination fees?

You may also want to know how the response team has been trained for and any equipment they may use in the case of an emergency for your own peace of mind.

Lifeline Personal Medical Alarm Now Offers Telephone Reassurance and Reminders Through its Lifeline CarePartner Telephone with Reminders, Enabling Seniors to Age with Dignity

Lifeline Systems, the company that first invented the personal medical alarm 30 years ago, and which today helps over 400,000 seniors or disabled people to age with dignity and live with greater independence in their own homes, now offers telephone reassurance and reminders as well.

The Lifeline CarePartner® Telephone With Reminders not only provides immediate access to the Lifeline Personal Response Service when needed, but it also offers several other features to enhance the everyday quality of life for both users and their caregivers. The Telephone’s key added feature is that it can be set up to record and play up 6 personalized daily, weekly or one-time reminders. These telephone reassurance messages and reminders which are recorded remotely from any touch-tone phone by a caregiver, can be used to provide messages about taking medication, keeping appointments, eating well, exercising… or simply expressing love and support.

Complete information on the Lifeline CarePartner Telephone can be found at:

http://www.lifelinesys.com/content/how-lifeline-works/carepartner-reminders.jsp

Other features that are included with the Lifeline CarePartner Telephone include:

- Dial Announce that clearly speaks each number as it is dialed, along with large backlit buttons to aid those with vision or dexterity impairments.

- Lifeline VoiceClock™ clearly speaks the time of day with a single press of a button

- TelAssure reminds users to check in with the response center at least once a month

- Adjustable high-volume speakerphone with hearing aid compatible handset and ringer volume controls

- Remote call answering lets users answer their phones just by pressing the Personal Help Button and using the speakerphone function. This eliminates the need to rush to answer a call—helping to prevent possible falls.

- 24 hours of battery backup in the event of a power outage, ensuring help is still available at the press of a button.

- Immediate access to the Lifeline Personal Response Service when needed.

The CarePartner Telephone works with either Lifeline’s Slimline™ or Classic™ Pendant Personal Help Button and is yet another example of why more caregivers trust Lifeline Personal Medical Alarm to look after their loved ones. Lifeline is proud to be the preferred provider of personal response services to members of the Visiting Nurse Associations of America, and to thousands of leading hospitals across the country. In addition, the Lifeline Personal Response Service is also available through select chapters of the American Red Cross.

When it comes to experience, no other personal response service compares to Lifeline. The service costs little more than a dollar a day, there are no hidden costs, no long-term contracts, and subscribers may discontinue the service at any time.

Today’s seniors are more active and more determined to live in their own homes than any former generation. No one understands the meaning of freedom better than they do. They fought the greatest war in history to ensure our freedom and way of life. But, our aging parents are again threatened by the loss of their freedom… the freedom to live as they choose, in their own home, among their lifelong friends and neighbors.

More seniors than ever are choosing to live alone with no one there to help when an emergency might create a life threatening situation. Despite the risks, many are choosing freedom over their own safety, but they need not sacrifice either.

With a medical alarm system from Medical Alarm Services, http://www.medical-alarm-services.com, aging parents won’t have to choose safety over freedom, they can have both. A medical alarm system ensures your parent will have access to help or qualified medical assistance at the press of a button.

A medical alarm system provides seniors with the freedom to live alone, work in their own garden, and take care of their own home with the dignity and self respect they’ve earned. Wearing a medical alarm panic button ensures that no matter what the circumstances, someone will be there to provide personal or medical assistance whenever needed.

Medical Alarm Services has been helping seniors to protect their freedom for more than 20 years with one of the most reliable and highly rated medical alarm systems available. Their 911 trained medical response personnel are qualified to evaluate any medical circumstance to ensure valuable time isn’t lost when it matters the most.

With a medical alarm from Medical Alarm Services, you can be sure your aging parent will have both the freedom and safety they deserve. After all, what greater gift can an adult child provide their parent than the same gift of freedom they gave to us.

For more information about how you can safely protect the dignity and freedom of your aging parent, contact:

Medical Alarm Services
http://www.medical-alarm-services.com
(800) 655-6872

As an emergency services technician, Ron Dermer has responded to dozens of medical alarm calls. No one knows the value of these systems better than those who arrive in time to save a life thanks to a medical alarm.

Because of his experiences with these life saving devices, Ron found that many owners of alarms simply don’t understand all the features their systems offer and began a medical alarm blog, http://medicalalarm.ebloggy.com, to help.

That was a good start, but now Ron is getting many questions from prospective medical alarm purchasers who want more information before committing to a monitoring service. To satisfy the needs of prospective alarm owners, Ron has introduced the Medical Alarm FAQ, http://medical-alarm-faq.atspace.com/.

The Medical Alarm FAQ provides answers to the most common questions and offers valuable insight into how medical alarms work and considerations when making a purchase. The FAQ introduces consumers to medical alarms, explains what a medical alarm is and what a medical alarm is not. It provides detailed information about wireless “panic buttons” and the console units that connect alarm owners to life saving monitoring personnel.

The FAQ isn’t entirely dry reading. Ron has included valuable tips on things to look for in a system and suggests important questions for consumers to ask when shopping for a medical alarm.

Between his Medical Alarm Facts blog and the Medical Alarm FAQ, Ron hopes to cultivate a more educated public and more medical alarm owners. Ron says, “You only have to respond to one call where a few minutes might have made the difference between life and death to realize the incredible value of these devices”.

The initial text of the FAQ leans toward information about the Linear system offered by Medical Alarm Services, http://www.medical-alarm-services.com and the popular LifeLine Systems service, http://www.lifelinesys.com/. However, Ron hopes suppliers of other systems with unique features will provide him with information for the FAQ to ensure a truly balanced and information source for consumers.

For more information about Ron Dermer and the Medical Alarm FAQ visit the Medical Alarm FAQ, http://medical-alarm-faq.atspace.com/

Senior citizens experience greater sense of confidence and peace of mind, enabling independent living with Lifeline Personal Medical Alarm

Lifeline Systems, the company that first invented the personal medical alarm 30 years ago, and which today helps over 400,000 senior citizens or disabled people to age with dignity and enable independent living in their own homes today announced that a study funded by the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare found that subscribing to the Lifeline personal medical alarm system reduced seniors” fear of being incapacitated and unable to get help in the event of a fall or other situation. In addition, this greater sense of confidence and peace of mind also encouraged family and caregivers to support the senior”s wishes to continue to independent living at home. The report concludes that as a result, Lifeline subscribers are 10 times less likely to be institutionalized in a long-term care facility.

Two additional reports (Koch, 1984; Dibner, 1992) also determined that Lifeline subscribers had a 26% decrease in hospital admissions and a 23% decrease in length of stay. It is believed that early intervention and the heightened feelings of security reported by patients and caregivers were significant factors in reduced hospital usage.

“It’s my clinical impression that when individuals at risk are given Lifeline Medical Alarms, their mobility actually seems to improve”, says Dr. Rein Tideiksaar, PhD, ElderCare Senior Vice President for Program Development, Fall Prevention and Injury Reduction Systems. “If they feel better about themselves within their homes, if they’re walking around more, if they’re increasing lower extremity strength — that should increase mobility and decrease fall risk.”

Lifeline is proud to be the preferred provider of personal response services to members of the Visiting Nurse Associations of America, and to thousands of leading hospitals across the country. In addition, the Lifeline Medical Alarm service is also available through select chapters of the American Red Cross.

The service costs little more than a dollar a day, there are no hidden costs, no long-term contracts, and subscribers may discontinue the service at any time.

“This Medical Alarm has saved my life 3 times and if anyone doubts the system, have them call me” Freda F. Pennsylvania.

Freda, a fiercely independent senior from Pennsylvania, is a true believer! After using our Medical Alarm System for the third time she wanted to be our spokesperson and we’re more than happy to oblige.

“This Medical Alarm is just wonderful” she proclaimed. “I would not be here if it were not for the quick response of the lovely monitoring people and EMS. I have to tell you that I really do enjoy my life more as I know help is just the push of a button away.”

Freda has asked us to post her phone number so she can tell people her story, we, of course, would not do that, however, it’s available upon request.

About Us:
When we started Connect America we had the simple notion that it was possible to provide great care, great service and peace-of-mind for Seniors all across America who wish to live an independent life at home.

We’re happy to say, thanks to advances in wireless technology and state-of-the-art interactive (2-way) monitoring, every month hundreds of Seniors enjoy a renewed sense of independence while their children and loved ones find certainty knowing that help, if ever needed, is just the push of a button away.

The cornerstone of the Connect America Medical Alarm System is our UL APPROVED 2-way interactive home medical monitoring. In the event of an emergency our operator makes a direct connection to your home by the state-of-the-art “whole house” 2-way intercom contained in the medical alarm system (speaker/microphone)… it’s been called, peace-of-mind that’s always on.

Visit us online http://www.MedicalAlarm.com or E-Mail a request for a brochure sales@ConnectAmerica.com

The Barton Foundation, a fund-raising branch of the Barton Hospital Foundation, recently spent $6,500 to purchase 24 upgraded Lifeline units. Lifeline is a national medical alarm service that can be activated with a button worn on the wrist or around the neck.

A small speaker is also involved. It gets placed in a central location within the home. Once the Lifeline button is activated, an operator at a response center in Citrus Heights will contact the person who needs help through the speaker. If there’s no response, the operator will turn up the volume. If there is still no response, 911 is called.

If the person can communicate, the operator will ask if they need immediate medical attention or if they want someone on their responder list, such as a neighbor or a friend, to be contacted.

Barton throws out more Lifelines Foundation helps buy 24 emergency contact systems

Most home medical alarms have a typical range of 100-300 feet between the call-for-help button and the base console. LifeGuardian Medical Alarm now offers an optional long range call button that provides 1500 feet of protection. Perfect for protecting seniors living large homes, properties or homes/condos with many floors.

LifeGuardian™ Medical alarm Systems announced today their new long range medical alert call-for-help button.

“With a manufacturer rating of 1500 feet, no other medical alarm system available today offers longer range or better protection.” states Thomas Franks, President and CEO of Clayton Communications, Inc., “This industry-leading performance is evidence of the superior quality a LifeGuardian™ Medical Alarm System.

Recent advances in wireless “two way voice” and medical alarm technologies are providing improved peace of mind for not only senior citizens and shut-ins, but their loved ones as well.

“The patented new LifeGuardian™ two-way voice Medical Alarm System provides unmatched convenience, longest range and security.” he says. “When a subscriber experiences a medical emergency in or around the house and cannot reach a phone, he or she has only to press a small waterproof button on a neck pendant or wristband and the LifeGuardian™ medical alert monitoring company operator receives the call and activates the ‘two way’ voice feature.

“This puts the subscriber in direct voice contact with an operator using a speaker/microphone built into the alarm panel which can be heard from anywhere in the home. If the victim has fallen and cannot get up, for example, the operator immediately dispatches local medical personnel to the home, all the while reassuring the victim that help is on the way by maintaining voice dialogue through the alarm panel. The built-in microphone is very sensitive, and can pick up even a whisper from anywhere within a 2500 square foot home,” Franks says.

An optional system feature is the wireless smoke detector. Unlike self-installed smoke detectors that will melt to the floor before notifying anyone, The LifeGuardian™ Medical Alarm System loudly announces “FIRE..FIRE” and immediately notifies the monitoring center of the fire and smoke. If no response is heard from the home, the monitoring center will immediately dispatch the fire department.

“The LifeGuardian™ Medical Alarm System is the first system of its type designed to be set-up by the user or their family.” Franks says. “The system comes ready to plug and test. Typically, set-up takes just a few minutes. When a subscriber signs-up with LifeGuardian, they print out the New Subscriber form right off of the LifeGuardian web site. They complete a two page confidential information form and FAX it back to the LifeGuardian Medical Alarm center. LifeGuardian™ technicians pre-program and test each system, sets-up the subscribers account with the monitoring center and ships the new system to the subscriber anywhere in the United States and Canada. The LifeGuardian™ Quick Set-up Guide assures trouble free hook-up and provides free technical support if there is a problem.

“The result is that seniors like Phyllis can enjoy living independently with the peace of mind that comes from knowing that they are no longer really alone, even if they live alone,” he concluded. “It also provides family members with a new sense of peace of mind knowing their loved one is safe and secure.”

Franks cautions “Don’t wait until your senior family member has a bad fall to consider such an obvious safety measure. If they are over the age of 75 and living alone, statistically they are at risk of a serious accident. Prior falls, medications and medical conditions dramatically increase the likelihood of another major accident.”

One medical alarm industry study determined that seniors who have a medical alarm system stay independent and at home an average of seven years longer! When one considers that assisted living facilities may cost $125/day and skilled nursing facilities even more, a LifeGuardian™ Medical Alarms system becomes a wise investment.

The LifeGuardian™ Medical Alarm System comes complete for just $39.95/month and a one-time activation fee of only $49.95. It includes a lifetime equipment warranty and a 30 day unconditional satisfaction guarantee. Best of all, no multi-year or annual contract is required. For more information visit www.lifeguardianmedicalalertsystems.com or call the LifeGuardian™ Medical Alarm sales office at 800-378-2957 open 8am-4pm M-F PST.

Clayton Communications, Inc. announced today that, due to tremendous demand for its new SafeGuardian™ One Button Medical Alarm Cell Phone, it has reduced the price to $99. Previously, the MSRP of the device was $299.

The idea for the SafeGuardian™ One Button Medical Alarm Cell Phone is simple. If you need help, simply press one button and be connected to a live Personal Assistant standing by just for your call anytime or anywhere.

Tell the Personal Assistant what you need and they will stay on the phone with you until your problem is solved. If you don”t know where you are, your Personal Assistant may be able to pinpoint your location to within just a few feet.

SafeGuardian™ One Button Medical Alarm Cell Phone is a small, lightweight battery powered cell phone with a built-in GPS locator. The most impressive feature is that it is designed to go wherever you do. Clip it to your belt, drop in into a purse or move it between vehicles, it provides one button protection and convenience even when you are miles from home.

The device is activated with just one push of the single oversized red “call” button on the front. Within seconds, a live “personal assistant & emergency dispatcher” answers the call 24 hours a day. The personal assistant can immediately dispatch local police, fire, paramedics or roadside assistance and much more.

The cell phone is “GPS–enabled” allowing the assistance center professionals to perform a “locate” in the event emergency assistance is dispatched to help the caller, if the caller is lost or in need of directions. When a clear view of the sky is available, the built-in GPS locator is accurate to within 30 feet.

“If you need help and call “911″ from your regular cell phone, the 911 operator does not know who you are, where you are or have access to any information about you. Additionally, 911 service is reserved for true emergencies only.” said Thomas C. Franks, President of Clayton Communications, Inc., “The SafeGuardian Personal Assistant who answers your call addresses you by name, has all your important information that you have provided at their fingertips (names, phone numbers, medical information, etc) and are waiting to provide whatever assistance you may need.”

Designed for much more than just emergencies, the SafeGuardian™ One Button Medical Alarm Cell Phone also provides a wide variety of safety and convenience features. Callers can request to be connected to anyone worldwide, store important information (names, telephone numbers, medical information, etc) for quick contact, receive turn-by-turn driving directions and even request location and directions to any local business or facility including hospitals, doctors, dentists, restaurants, gas stations, hotels, etc.

The device is small (5″ x 2″ x 1″), lightweight (6 ounces), and uses commonly available lithium batteries (no charging required) that can last for months. It retails for $99 and the monthly service plan is as low as $34.95. The company offers free activation and free emergency calls. Non-emergency and optional concierge calls are $1.25/minute.

“Independent, active seniors also are finding the phone is a great companion when they are alone. They like the ease of use and the feeling of safety and security they feel knowing they can get assistance anytime and anywhere with the push of one button” continues Mr. Franks, “It truly makes a great gift for any aging parent who would never buy or use a regular cell phone.”

The SafeGuardian™ One Button Medical Alarm Cell Phone works anywhere in the United States that has analog cellular service available. Clayton Communications offers a free 30 day money back guarantee to all subscribers. For more information or to order, visit www.safetyandsecuritycenter.com or call 800-378-2957.